What’s the worst part of painting — taping or cleaning brushes? Volunteers from The Courageous Church did these unpopular tasks and more on July 14-15 when they updated the library and closets in the hallways of Bowerman Elementary. Approximately 25 volunteers replaced drab white with cool blue in a room that’s not only a place to read but …
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National Women Build Week 2017 Reflection:
Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week is a weeklong event created by Habitat’s Women Build program and invites women to devote at least one day to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women. SINCE 1991, WOMEN BUILD VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL WALKS OF …
A Happy Ending
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: A HAPPY ENDING By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS When Adrianna and Scott bought their house, they inherited a mound of displaced dirt from sewer line repair and a large pile of brush in the backyard. They were excited to get help removing it on April 8 as part of Rock the …
Inspiring a Family
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: INSPIRING A FAMILY By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS The house had a leaky roof and peeling paint. “It was not a pretty house,” says Jennifer. It was also too small for the family of five. Siblings, a girl and boy, shared a bedroom. The baby, now 18 months, slept in …
Building a Sense of Community
ROCK THE BLOCK Jennifer woke up at 4 a.m., two hours before her alarm. Today was the day her century old house was getting a fresh coat of paint and she was too excited to sleep. When volunteers from Thrivent Financial arrived around 9 a.m., Jennifer was already dipping her brush. The tidy little ranch with a …
Rock the Block – Homeowner Story, Meet Linda
ROCK THE BLOCK – HOMEOWNER STORY Habitat for Humanity helps individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As part of Neighborhood Revitalization program in Woodland Heights, we hosted Rock the Block. The event is designed to impact multiple individuals and families on one targeted block. Leading up to the event, Habitat staff met with homeowners along Jefferson Ave., in Woodland Heights who needed help with minor …
